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Learn if TURBT Includes a Biopsy Procedure

Published on Mon Sep 29, 2025

Question: I have an op note for a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT). The urologist described the procedure as a “cold-cup clamshell biopsy of the bladder” as well as resecting a tumor measuring 3 to 5 cm. What procedure codes should I report for the TURBT? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: The TURBT procedure you described included two [...]
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